Andremily Mourvedre 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Andremily
Label Name:
 
Mourvedre
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Santa Barbara County, California (Alta Mesa, Larner, Watch Hill)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.6%
Grape(s):
 
85% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah, 3% Viognier
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 98/98+; Jeb Dunnuck: 99; Vinous: ~93; Wine Spectator: ~95. (Critic scores from 2021 reviews

Tasting Note
Blue- and black-fruit (blackberry, blueberry, black cherry) with violets, pepper, tar, cigar-box and gamey/meaty nuances. Full-bodied, dense and savory with ripe, silky tannins, dark spice and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, oxtail stew. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese roasted duck/char siu, Sichuan beef, Malaysian beef rendang, miso-glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Approximately 75% whole-cluster fermentation; 21 months élevage in French oak (50% new barriques and 600L demi-muids, 50% used). Small-lot vinification with partial destemming and extended aging before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Andremily, founded 2012 by winemaker Jim Binns (formerly Sine Qua Non assistant), is a boutique Central Coast producer sourcing Alta Mesa, Larner and Watch Hill vineyards; known for limited-production Rhône-style wines.